Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?

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More than 80 people have been abducted over recent weeks in Kenya, sparking a rise in public anger and more protests on the streets. But why are the kidnappings happening and who is being targeted? We talk to our reporter in Nairobi who has been following events.Also in this episode, we hear about the journeys of African migrants from West Africa to the Canary Islands, the painful realities that push them away from home, and the dangers that come with crossing the Atlantic ocean.And we hear from Cape Verde on how the country has managed to transform its agricultural sector after years of a severe drought left it struggling to survive. Could Cape Verde be a model for other African countries?Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Victor Sylver and Bella Hassan in London. Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi
Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
30 Dec 2024 9AM English United Kingdom News

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